Ancestral Knowledge

(Races of Stone, page 136, DnD 3.5)

[Racial]

You have a strong connection to the ancestors of your clan, giving you understanding and knowledge beyond the mortal realms.

Prerequisite

Dwarf, Wis 15

Benefit

You can make any Knowledge check untrained, even if the DC is higher than 10. In addition, you can use your Wisdom modifi er for any Knowledge check in place of your Intelligence modifi er.

Normal

A character can only make untrained Knowledge checks if the DC is 10 or lower, and Knowledge skills are Intelligence-based.